CHAPTER 2-17
SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION

SECTIONS:

2-17-001-0001    COMMISSION ESTABLISHED; ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

2-17-001-0002    PURPOSE; POWERS AND DUTIES

2-17-001-0001 COMMISSION ESTABLISHED; ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

A.    Establishment of the Commission.

1.    There is hereby created the Sustainability Commission (the "Commission"), which shall replace the Clean and Green Committee.

2.    The membership of the Commission shall consist of seven (7) members. Members of the Commission shall be appointed by the City Council and shall represent the diverse interests and views of the community. The Commission shall be a working Commission, in which each member takes an active role in accomplishing the goals and objectives of the Commission. Members shall serve a term of three (3) years with no member appointed for more than two (2) full consecutive terms.

3.    The Commission shall be responsible for electing a Chair and a Vice-Chair. The Chair shall act as public spokesperson for the Commission at public functions, shall serve as an ex officio member of all standing committees, shall appoint the Chair of all standing committees upon the advice and consent of the Commission, and shall perform other duties as required. The Vice-Chair shall act in the absence of the Chair. (Ord. 2014-28, Amended, 11/18/2014)

2-17-001-0002 PURPOSE; POWERS AND DUTIES

The purpose of this Commission shall be to continue the work initiated by the Clean and Green Committee and to further work with the City Council and the City Staff by recommending and coordinating activities as part of the Flagstaff Sustainability Program, the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement, and any future sustainability initiatives pursued by the City.

Subject to state law and the procedures prescribed herein, the Sustainability Commission shall have and may exercise the following powers, duties, and responsibilities:

A.    The Commission shall work with City staff toward the development and implementation of the Flagstaff Sustainability Program. The issues addressed by this program may include, but not be limited to, the following:

1.    Climate and air quality

2.    Transportation

3.    Energy

4.    Solid waste and toxic substances

5.    Water, wastewater, and stormwater

6.    Sustainable building and purchasing practices

7.    Sustainable economic development

B.    The Commission shall work with the City staff toward the development and implementation of the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement and any future sustainability initiatives passed by the City Council.

C.    The Commission shall work with the City Council in the development of initiatives linking the concepts of sustainability with economic development and affordability for the benefit of all community members.

D.    The Commission shall promote the benefits of sustainable practices in all spheres of life and shall educate the public concerning such practices.

E.    The Commission shall promote compliance with City ordinances concerning sustainability and environmental management.

F.    The Commission shall encourage sustainable practices by individuals, groups, organizations, industrial and commercial enterprises, educational institutions, and government agencies.

(Ord. 2007-27, Amended 04/17/2007)